Smart coatings live up to their namesake by featuring advanced, often times high-tech properties. Some, for instance, are designed to automatically heal, whereas others protect against microbial growth.

The term “smart coating” refers to any chemical or material that’s applied over another material for the purpose of healing, cleaning, protecting against microbial growth, etc. Automakers, for instance, use self-stratifying coatings on cars and trucks. Medical device manufacturers, on the other hand, use anti-microbial coatings to protect against bacteria and germs. Of course, these are just a few of the many ways in which smart coatings are being used.

More specifically, smart coatings are designed to adapt and change their properties when presented with stimuli (hence the name: smart). If a particular smart coating detects the presence of light, for instance, it may automatically adjust to block out the light. This is a type of energy-efficient coating that’s applied to windows. Regardless of the type, all smart coatings are designed to change dynamically in response to stimuli. The following reports take a closer look at the global smart coatings market.

The Global Smart Coating Market Research Report 2016 report by The Market Reports is a comprehensive study of the global smart coating market, complete with forecast insight through 2021. Featuring 150 tables and figures and backed with statistical data and insight from industry professionals, this is a complete and comprehensive report analysis of the global smart coating market. Within this report, you’ll find insight into the market’s development policies and plans, manufacturing processes, Bill of Materials cost structures, supply and demand, import and export consumption and more. The report concludes with a feasibility assessment of new investment projects in the smart coatings market.

This report segments the global smart coating market by several criteria. On the basis of region, the market is segmented by North America, Europe, China, and Japan. On the basis of product type, it’s separated by pH, Ionic Strength, Temperature, Pressure, and Others. For application, the market is segmented by Medical, Military, IT Technologies, Aerospace, and Others.

The Global Smart Coatings Sales Market Report 2017 report by The Market Reports is a second in-depth analysis of the smart coating market. It covers much of the information listed in the first report cited above, including the market’s definitions, classifications, trends, development policies and plans, cost structures, supply and demand, and more. Whether you work in the smart coatings market or are considering investing in it, you should check out this report.